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Reculver Church, Isle of Thanet

James Ward, 1800–1859

The Roman Fort at Reculver was built in the latter half of the 3rd century. After it was abandoned, a Saxon Church was built within its walls incorporating Roman building materials. It has been said of Ward's drawing that 'he was not always a very easy, or even correct, draughtsman but he was an extremely observant one whose work is often forceful and full of rugged character'. This Church was originally built 9 miles from the sea, but is now right on the coast.

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Title of artwork, date

Reculver Church, Isle of Thanet, 1800–1859

Date supported

1986

Medium and material

Pencil, pen & brown ink on brown paper

Dimensions

29 x 60 cm

Grant

1350

Total cost

1350

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